Essays and Research Papers on Management

This 8 page paper discusses quality as it relates to business. Many examples are provided. Eight dimensions of quality, as posed by one author, is the basis of this investigation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses and provides an analysis of a business perspective prepared by Froghop. The writer responds to three questions: does the plan include the essential elements of a business plan, is the plan well-written, and if the plan is realistic enough to obtain funding. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses a business research project completed in the summer of 2007, in which a survey of middle managers was conducted to determine the difference in the way cultures perceive the future. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 27 page paper presents a business plan for Wal-Mart with the aim of helping Wal-Mart become a learning organisation. The paper starts with some background to the organisation; an examination of the organisational issues and problems and the potential solutions. The paper then presents a plan to implement the change looking at how ...

This 23 page paper develops a model that can be used to assess the growth potential of a small to mediums sized business (SME), looking at the internal influences and resources and external environment. The paper uses a fictitious textile company to demonstrate the application of the assessment model and shows how the results can ...

This 15 page paper discusses two of today’s biggest companies, Microsoft and Amazon.com, and compares them with the giants of yesterday, Ford Motor Company (Henry Ford and the assembly line) and John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil. The paper argues that though there are significant differences, especially because of technological developments, the passion and drive that ...

This 12 page paper is written in three parts. The first part looks at what is meant by strategy and planning in a business context, defining and discussing the concept of strategy. The second part of the paper examines the way in which strategy and planning can impact on the business. The third part of ...

An 8 page paper that discusses establishing a footwear manufacturing company in Jamaica. Sections include: business description, location justification, labor, capital, role of founder/entrepreneur, type and level of production, quality control, technology, government requirements, and ethics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the concept and the use of balanced scorecards in business, considering their general use and potential benefits as well as costs and comparing the IT balanced scorecard proposed by Van Grembergen with the business balanced scorecard of Kaplan and Norton. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the difference between empowerment and delegation, and then discusses empowerment in detail, as well as some of the issues involved in building an effective team. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the business environment in the Czech Republic. The first part of the paper looks at industrial relations including the recent and current role of the trade unions. The second part fop the paper looks at the government and business, the way investment is encouraged and the general environment. The ...

This 14 page paper has several sections beginning with a brief overview of complexity theory and general comments on this theory and management. The next section discuses the factors involved in creating a sustainable competitive advantage, such as focusing on core competencies, cross-functional teams, ordinary and extraordinary management. This is followed by a discussion on ...

This 9 page paper discusses the statement "The work of managers is demanding and complex but if a manager is able to lead staff teams effectively then success is assured". The paper looks at how success can be aided by good management, different styles and roles of managers and how leadership may fail. The ...

This 4 page paper looks at the issue of quality in the context of operations management. A case presented by a student is used as a springboard for discussion. The paper is predominately a literature review on books and articles about management. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 33 page paper is a continuation of and the last two chapters of another document, PGldr67.rtf. The paper presents data analysis, which begins with an explanation of how historical research papers are analyzed (mostly by summarizing the major points included in the literature review). The limitations of the study are again identified, followed by ...

This 3 page paper begins with a definition of planning and then reports some of the many different kinds of planning. The writer then provides a generic outline of the steps or phases in the planning process. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper examines TQM using examples from different sectors: manufacturing, nonprofit and service. The three organizations used are Honeywell, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Jenks Public Schools. TQM is defined. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 11 page paper that begins with an introduction to systems thinking. The writer then describes a proposed project at Boeing to increase employee involvement using principles of systems thinking. Topics discussed include a project that both increases employee involvement and attempts to resolve a problem and the strategies that could be used for the ...

This 4 page paper examines TQM but also compares it to another management model (BPR). TQM is discussed in terms of how it is applied to various industry types. Four questions posed by a student are answered in the context of this essay. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper assessing a small private company according to the management theories of Herzberg; Hersey and Blanchard (situational leadership); and Fiedler’s Contingency model. Bibliography lists 5 sources. A 17-slide PowerPoint presentation is also available.

This 19 page paper consider the use of derivatives such as futures and option used as hedging to reduce exposure to risk in the airline industry. The paper considers the way they are used and undertakes primary research to ascertain if there is any link between the use of derivatives, the level of profit, the ...

This is a 12 page paper which names and details the various functions of Human Resource Management. Bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 4 page paper examines Hofstede's model in depth. It is suggested that the model may be used as a practical application in terms of diversity management. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at alternative dispute resolution models and the pitfalls. The cost of litigation, arbitration and mediation are compared. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page research paper that answers 4 questions about a specific leadership/management scenario in which the student is asked to pick between 2 candidates for an upper management position based on their results from various personality profiles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.